Before Christmas: The Story of Jesus from the Beginning of Time to the Manger

by Bill Crowder

Overview

Christmas hits the top of the list for the most joyous time of the year! But are you really experiencing the full joy of the season? This book will take you behind the story of the Savior’s birth to help you see and know Christ in a way that leads to greater wonder and appreciation. It will show you what the Bible says about the One who came into the world—before He came into the world. You’ll  gain a full understanding of God’s story of redemption as you examine Jesus’s character as God, relationship with the Father, appearances in the Old Testament, and more. 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627079570
Publisher:	Our Daily Bread Publishing
Publication date:	10/02/2019
Pages:	152
Sales rank:	461,978
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Bill Crowder, who spent over twenty years in pastoral ministry, is vice president of ministry content at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He is a contributor to Our Daily Bread, cohost of Discover the Word radio program, and author of many Bible studies and books. He and his wife, Marlene, have five children and several grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Introduction: The Christmas Backstory 11

1 His Character as God 15

2 His Relationship with the Father 39

3 His Preparation for the Cross 59

4 His Role as Creator 79

5 His Appearances in the Old Testament 99

6 His Announced Arrival 119

Conclusion: The Christmas Story 141

Notes 145